Rolex GMT Master 1675 Zinc Sulphide Full Set

This Rolex GMT Master 1675 is a special watch in many respects. It has the coveted gilt dial, which is preserved in outstanding condition. The zinc sulphide luminous material is extremely rare. The faded Pepsi bezel creates an authentic vintage look. And finally, the watch is accompanied by the original box, papers and other accessories.

The Rolex GMT-Master was originally developed for professional use by pilots and features a 24-hour hand and a rotating bezel that allows the wearer to read two time zones simultaneously. The GMT-Master 1675 was produced from the mid-1950s to the late 1970s and is now one of the most collectible timepieces in the world of vintage Rolex watches.

The term "gilt dial" refers to a particular type of dial used on some vintage Rolex watches, including the GMT-Master 1675. These dials feature gold-brown lettering, giving them a distinctive and attractive appearance. The GMT-Master 1675 with a gilt dial is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts due to its vintage charm and rarity.

The transition from radium to tritium is of great importance to vintage watch collectors as it helps to date and characterise timepieces. Radium was one of the first substances to be used. It was very effective in ensuring visibility in low light conditions. However, it has some significant drawbacks, mainly due to its radioactivity. In response to the health concerns associated with radium, watch manufacturers began experimenting with other materials in the 1950s and 1960s. During a very brief transitional period between 1965 and 1967, Rolex used zinc sulphide before tritium became the standard around 1967. The dial of this GMT-Master features the long-lasting zinc sulphide luminous material, which still glows today when exposed to UV light. The few Rolex watches with zinc sulphide luminous material that still exist today and are in good condition are highly sought after by watch collectors.

This Rolex GMT Master 1675 was produced in 1967 and handed over to its first owner in 1968. The "Transfesa" engraving on the back indicates the special origin of this watch. Transfesa is a logistics company founded in 1943 and based in Madrid, Spain. The Rolex GMT Master watches engraved with "Transfesa" were presumably given to the employees of this company in recognition of their commitment.

The watch is accompanied by a full set:
- Rolex guarantee, punched with the serial number and printed with the sale/handover date: 31 May 1968,
- Chronometer watch rate certificate issued on 10 March 1967, punched with matching serial number of the watch and printed with matching movement number,
- Rolex booklet in Spanish,
- information brochure about the GMT-Master in Spanish.

Condition report
Dial: fantastically preserved glossy dial with gilt print (mirror dial) - original, matching zinc-sulphide lume in the hands and markers - signed "SWISS - T<25" at 6 o'clock.

Case: stainless steel Oyster case in very good condition - few signs of wear - intact numbers between the lugs - small scratch on the bezel between 2 and 4.

Movement: automatic caliber Rolex 1575 - values on the timegrapher: rate deviation: +1s/day, amplitude: 239, beat error: 0.0.

Bracelet: riveted Oyster stainless steel bracelet - natural signs of wear - normal stretch - bracelet ref.: 7206 - end links: 80 - date stamp in the clasp: 1/67.

Summing-Up
This vintage Rolex GMT Master 1675 offers many special features that will make the hearts of enthusiasts beat faster. Add to this the unmistakable look, the original accessories and the excellent condition: a combination that is hard to replace.

Serial number: 1424xxx (1967)
Movement number: 47xxx

Int.Exe.: 9701700